Baseline in Irish (Bunlíne): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for baseline?

The Irish for baseline is bunlíne (pronounced “BUN-lee-nyuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bunlínte.

Q: What is the plural of baseline in Irish?

The plural of bunlíne is bunlínte; with the article, na bunlínte means “the baselines”. The genitive plural is bunlínte, as in suíomh na mbunlínte (position of the baselines).

How to say “baseline” in Irish

Irish:: bunlíne
English:: baseline
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “BUN-lee-nyuh” /ˈbˠʊnˌl̠ʲiːn̠ʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: bunlínte (baselines)
Genitive singular:: bunlíne, na bunlíne (e.g. fad na bunlíne, length of the baseline)
Genitive plural:: bunlínte, na mbunlínte (e.g. suíomh na mbunlínte, position of the baselines)

What does “bunlíne” mean?

baseline: A line used as a base or reference, for example the base of a triangle, the back line of a tennis court, or a starting point for measurement.Also: base line, reference line, base.

“Bunlíne” with the article

The plural of baseline in Irish is bunlínte. Here is bunlíne after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an bhunlíne

the baseline

Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)

na bunlínte

the baselines

Plural: no change after na

“Bunlíne” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using bunlíne, the Irish word for baseline.

Tarraing bunlíne ag bun an leathanaigh.

Draw a baseline at the bottom of the page.

Sheas sí ar an mbunlíne roimh an tseirbheáil.

She stood on the baseline before serving.

Thit an liathróid taobh amuigh den bhunlíne.

The ball landed outside the baseline.

Tomhais fad na bunlíne go cúramach.

Measure the length of the baseline carefully.

Tá na bunlínte péinteáilte bán ar an gcúirt.

The baselines are painted white on the court.

Bhí an t-imreoir ag imirt ón mbunlíne an t-am ar fad.

The player was playing from the baseline the whole time.

Úsáidtear an bhunlíne mar phointe tagartha sa staidéar.

The baseline is used as a reference point in the study.

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Baseline in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for baseline?

The Irish for baseline is bunlíne (pronounced “BUN-lee-nyuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bunlínte.

How do you pronounce bunlíne in Irish?

Bunlíne is said like “BUN-lee-nyuh” (IPA /ˈbˠʊnˌl̠ʲiːn̠ʲə/).

What is the plural of baseline in Irish?

The plural of bunlíne is bunlínte; with the article, na bunlínte means “the baselines”. The genitive plural is bunlínte, as in suíomh na mbunlínte (position of the baselines).

Why does bunlíne change to bhunlíne or mbunlíne?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunlíne becomes mo bhunlíne (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunlíne (eclipsis).

How is 'bunlíne' formed?

It combines 'bun' (base, bottom) with 'líne' (line), so 'bunlíne' literally means base line. It takes its gender and forms from 'líne'.

Baseline in Irish (Bunlíne): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage